Environmental Concerns

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Environmental Concerns Ch. 26.4

Objectives Explain the origins of the environmental movement Identify the significant measures taken to combat environmental problems

Beginnings of Environmentalism I. Beginnings of Environmentalism A. Yannacone Family 1. DDT – pesticide to kill unwanted insects a. affected: -insect populations -wildlife B. Rachel Carson –Marine biologist 1. Silent Spring

Movement Blossoms II. Movement Blossoms problems: NW = deforestation Cities = smog open drainage A. Grassroots Effort 1. Earth Day (April 1970) B. Government Intervention 1. EPA –Envir. Protect Agency 2. Clean Air Act 3. Endangered Species Act

Love Canal Incident

Concerns Over Nuclear Energy C. Concerns / Nuclear Energy 1. Supporters: - cleaner & less $ 2. Opponents: - dangers of radiation Harrisburg, PA a. 3 Mile Island III. Consumer Movement A. Product Safety 1. Ralph Nader – Unsafe at Any Speed a. Nat’l Traffic & Motor Vehicle Safety Act

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